Absoulutely make a list of what you plan on doing with your new boat. Cuddys are beautiful and roomy. Lots of pros but are you really going to be sleeping on your boat? Kids napping? We have a 24 ft Four Winns Bowrider and the bathroom is perfect for the kids, grownups in an emergency. Easy to empty at the marina. We have a full camper top to change, bad weather picnic area, and if we could find a place to sleep would be perfect. My little ones nap quite easily on the filler cushions in the back under one of the tops. Naps have been in the front too. Will your marina allow sleeping there? Next boat may be a Cuddy for all of the above posts reasons. But we have plenty of room on our boat and have had 13 on it comfortably. And as someone said if you have adventurous kids big or little the front of a bowrider is the place to be!!! Good luck with your choice. Happy and safe boating to you and your family.
